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LU2 0AB

Crescent Road

High Town

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Detailed insights for LU2 0AB

Overview

Postcode LU2 0AB is located in an urban city, within the High Town ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the High Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bell's Close.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

High Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from LU2 0AB.

Flood risk

No risk

High Town near LU2 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU2 0AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton
0.9 mi

Luton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 0AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBell's CloseMediumWalking directions to Bell's Close
0.5 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park
0.5 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,405.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.6(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.39(+50%)
Vehicle crime
11.78(+168%)
Burglary
11.22(+304%)
Public order
8.41(+64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
123
36.61%
British
74
22.02%
African
35
10.42%
Indian
22
6.55%
Pakistani
18
5.36%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
36.54%
No qualifications
49
18.85%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
65.73%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18.88%
Owns outright
8
5.59%
Social rents from council
7
4.9%
Other social rented
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

Property prices in High Town

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £328K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £306 per square foot) in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£620,000£305
Semi-Detached21£335,000£339
Terraced24£275,250£301
Flats19£160,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£502,500£145,000£261,250£223,000
2017£500,000£150,000£261,500£236,500
2018£290,000£169,000£280,000£225,000
2019£362,500£160,225£242,000£222,000
2020£500,000£175,000£290,000£218,500
2021£290,000£175,000£310,000£232,000
2022£490,000£180,000£338,500£270,000
2023£296,000£174,450£315,000£275,500
2024£410,000£164,500£310,000£250,000
2025£160,000£350,000£268,000
2026£620,000£165,000£320,000£265,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306£290£287£265
2017£281£291£276£285
2018£285£302£296£250
2019£332£325£278£263
2020£274£292£296£260
2021£306£315£318£269
2022£359£327£306£308
2023£384£336£344£302
2024£359£330£356£290
2025£284£339£306
2026£305£309£339£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 2025Unit F, Abbeygate Business Centre, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EROtherLeasehold£135,000
30 Jul 2025Unit G, Abbeygate Business Centre, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EROtherLeasehold£125,000
29 Jul 2025Unit D, Abbeygate Business Centre, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EROtherLeasehold£170,000
30 Mar 202658, Hartley Road, Luton, LU2 0HXTerracedFreehold£221,900
18 Dec 202522, Hartley Road, Luton, LU2 0HXTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LU2 0AB postcode area, located within High Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 0AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWindmill Hill SchoolFree schools special

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of BedfordshireHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 0AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 0AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJJ Food & Wine LutonHitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0ERWalking directions to JJ Food & Wine Luton
0.2 miGroszek44 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DEWalking directions to Groszek
0.2 miVisul Bucovinei52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DFWalking directions to Visul Bucovinei
0.2 miLuton Star Supermarket33-35 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BWWalking directions to Luton Star Supermarket
0.2 miJJ Food StoreHigh Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BWWalking directions to JJ Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU2 0AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James John Taylor

High Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Umme Ali

High Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardHigh TownE05014743
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High TownE02006937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 022EE01015743
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 0AB

Is LU2 0AB (High Town) safe?

The area around LU2 0AB records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LU2 0AB?

The median sale price around LU2 0AB in High Town is £272,500 (about £306 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 0AB?

There are 20 schools close to LU2 0AB, including Windmill Hill School (Serious Weaknesses), St Matthew's Primary School (Good) and University of Bedfordshire (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU2 0AB?

The closest station to LU2 0AB is Luton, about 305 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU2 0AB?

LU2 0AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,541 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 0AB (High Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 0AB is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James John Taylor (Labour Party) and Umme Ali (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.